Pagina 8 - Articoli medici di Gastroenterologia

A girl curled up on her bed holding her hands to her stomach due to feeling pain.

Dr Ahmed Albusoda
14.09.23
Gastroenterologia

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): What are the signs?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, lifelong gastrointestinal disorder characterised by a group of symptoms that are sometimes linked to stress levels, certain foods, and structural problems in the intestines. Here, Dr Ahmed Albusoda, highly revered consultant gastroenterologist based in London, provides an expert insight into IBS, including symptoms and treatment.

Dr Anthony Lerman
12.09.23
Gastroenterologia

About coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that occurs in people who are sensitive to a protein called gluten. In the UK alone, coeliac disease affects an estimated 1 in every 100 people. Here, Dr Anthony Lerman, renowned consultant gastroenterologist based in London, provides an expert insight into coeliac disease.

Mr Majid Hashemi
28.06.23
Gastroenterologia

What is RefluxStop?

Consultant bariatric & gastrointestinal surgeon Mr Majid Hashemi explains RefluxStop, including how candidates can be determined for the surgery and how to insert the device.

colonoscopy, gastroenterology, polyps, colon cancer, colonoscope, inflammatory bowel disease

Dr Amit Gera
13.06.23
Gastroenterologia

Colonoscopy: Expert insight on the procedure

To learn more about colonoscopy procedures and what they entail, we invited highly respected consultant gastroenterologist Dr Amit Gera to share his expertise on what to expect, as well as the associated risks and recovery period.

acid reflux, gastro oesophageal reflux, gerd, gord, gastroenterology, heart burn

Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez
12.06.23
Gastroenterologia

Can acid reflux run in families?

Chronic symptoms of heartburn or chest pain from acid reflux may require further investigation to establish the best management strategy. We invited revered consultant neurogastroenterologist Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez to reveal the most common causes of acid reflux, including if the problem can run in families. The leading specialist also shares expert advice on the key lifestyle changes patients can make to help manage their symptoms.

A diagram of a liver and a doctor with a patient's Fibroscan results.

Professor Aftab Ala
09.06.23
Gastroenterologia

An expert's guide to Fibroscan

Fibroscan is a modern technology used to evaluate liver health. In his latest article, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains this new technology in detail. He explains the conditions it can detect, how it works, what are normal Fibroscan results, and its advantages over a biopsy.

Professor James Lindsay
17.05.23
Gastroenterologia

The effects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on the body

In the UK, it is estimated that over half a million people live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here to provide an expert insight into IBD, including its causes, symptoms and treatment, is Professor James Lindsay, renowned consultant gastroenterologist.

Dr Ravi Misra
12.05.23
Gastroenterologia

An expert's guide to ultra-processed foods and gut health

The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is a contemporary adage first coined in 1825 by a Parisian gentleman called Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. As our knowledge of the link between food and our gut microbiota grows rapidly, this aphorism seems more and more poignant. Over the past 30 years, we have undergone significant lifestyle and dietary changes. There have been concerns raised about how the increase in processed foods in our diet, which is often a result of urbanisation and westernisation, may affect our gut health. In his latest online article, leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Ravi Misra explains the different food groups and their impact on our gut health.

Professor James Lindsay
11.05.23
Gastroenterologia

Food allergy vs food intolerance: what is the difference?

In his latest online article, leading London-based gastroenterologist Professor James Lindsay explains the difference between food allergies and food intolerances.